Dynamic Analysis of Multi-Stepped Functionally Graded Carbon Nanotube Reinforced Composite Plate with General Boundary Condition by Kwanghun Kim, Songhun Kwak, Yonguk Ri, Yongsong Paek, Wonjin Han, Kumchol Ri

“…Based on this, the boundary conditions of subdomains could be considered as a free boundary constraint, reducing the difficulty in constructing the allowable displacement function. …”
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Rasch Analysis of a New Hierarchical Scoring System for Evaluating Hand Function on the Motor Assessment Scale for Stroke by Joyce S. Sabari, Michelle Woodbury, Craig A. Velozo

“…Following a multistep process of test development, analysis, and refinement, we have redesigned the two scales that comprise the hand function items on the MAS. The hand movement scale contains an empirically validated 10-behavior hierarchy and the hand activities item contains an empirically validated 8-behavior hierarchy.…”
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An Enhanced Model Free Adaptive Control Approach for Functional Electrical Stimulation Assisted Knee Joint Regulation and Control by T Alif, Shubhendu Bhasin, Kanwaljeet Garg, Deepak Joshi

“…However, the nonlinear and time-varying nature of the muscle against exogenous electrical stimulus makes it very challenging to achieve optimal control solutions in real-time, that results in difficulty in achieving functional electrical stimulus-assisted limb movement control in the real-time rehabilitation process. …”
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Applying metagenomics to structural and functional analyses of microbial communities from lagoon sediments in some provinces of central Vietnam by Tran Thi Hong, Ngo Van Anh, Nguyen Thi Ngoc Anh, Nguyen Van Phuong

“…Therefore, this study aimed to decipher the structural and functional diversity of microbial communities, including un-culturable species in lagoon sediments collected from Tam Giang, Nai, and Thi Nai lagoons, which were located in the central coast of Vietnam using metagenomics approach. …”
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Identification and zoning of complex ecological functions in territorial space: a case study of Huzhou City of Zhejiang Province by JIANG Fangming, XU Zhihong, WANG Jianfeng, YOU Shixue, SHEN Shaoze, CEN Qing, DENG Jingsong

“…The identification and zoning of complex ecological functions is the research focus and application difficulty of territorial spatial planning, and it is also the ecological security guarantee for the green and sustainable development model. …”
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A pre- and post-operative protocol for assessment of voice and swallowing function in patients undergoing heart or lung transplantation by Rebecca Black, BApSc, Speech Pathologist(SP), Duy Duong Nguyen, MD PhD, Anna Miles, PhD, Daniel Novakovic, MBBS, FRACS, MPH, Marshall Plit, Prof., MBBS, FRACP, PhD, Peter MacDonald, Prof. MBBS, FRACP, PhD, MD, FCANZ, Catherine Madill, BAppSc (SP), BA, PhD

“…However, there is a lack of understanding around pre-operative function and an absence of standardized assessment protocols. …”
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Functional performance of patients with stroke during inpatient rehabilitation: a cross-sectional study of home and access visits by Melissa J. Krauss, Emily Somerville, Callista Poiter, Rebecca M. Bollinger, Brianna M. Holden, Gabrielle Blenden, Danielle Kretzer, Susan L. Stark

“…Abstract Background Home visits prior to inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) discharge allow occupational therapists to observe functional abilities among patients with stroke and address barriers that impact daily activities at home. …”
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Brief Video-Delivered Intervention to Reduce Anxiety and Improve Functioning in Older Veterans: Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial by Christine E Gould, Chalise Carlson, Julie L Wetherell, Mary K Goldstein, Lauren Anker, Sherry A Beaudreau

“…Measures of anxiety, depression, and functioning were obtained at baseline, week 4 (end of treatment), week 8, and week 12. …”
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ExerG – an exergame-based training device for the rehabilitation of older adults: a functional model usability study by Jane Muheim, Isabella Hotz, Franziska Kübler, Silvia Herren, Simon Sollereder, Katharina Kruszewski, Anna Lisa Martin‑Niedecken, Alexandra Schättin, Frank Behrendt, Sonja Böckler, Stefan Schmidlin, Roman Jurt, Stephan Niedecken, Yanick Riederer, Christian Brenneis, Leo H. Bonati, Barbara Seebacher, Corina Schuster‑Amft

“…This study explored whether primary end users (PEU, healthy older adults and patients with neurological and geriatric diagnoses) and secondary end users (SEU, health professionals) evaluated the ExerG functional model to be usable, providing a positive experience and therefore acceptable. …”
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Benefits of the Global Integration Method (Método de Integração Global - MIG) in functional priorities of parents of Brazilian children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorde... by Amanda Aparecida Alves Cunha Nascimento, Deisiane Oliveira Souto, Thalita Karla Flores Cruz, Arthur Felipe Barroso de Lima, Gabriela Silva Oliveira, Vitor Geraldi Haase

“…Results Parents established 1,203 functional priorities. Activities of daily living, behavioral difficulties, communication, play, and social interactions were the main functional priorities in the perception of parents/caregivers. …”
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Evaluation of Sensory and Motor Function in Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy Using Quiet Stance and Reactive Postural Control by Joseph A. Shrader, Ashwini Sansare, Allison C. Niemic, Rafael Jiménez-Silva, Joshua G. Woolstenhulme, Galen O. Joe, Uma Jacobs, Angela Kokkinis, Kenneth Fischbeck, Chris Grunseich, Cris Zampieri

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Difficulties in Differential Diagnosis of Diseases with Dyspnea: A Mini-Review and a Case Report by Droganova, A.S., Lukianova, I.Y., Bulach, T.P., Pchelin, I.Y.

“…The presented clinical case describes the difficulties in diagnosing and treating a 91‑year-old patient complaining of progressive dyspnea. …”
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Difficulties in diagnosing acute myocarditis by the example of a patient with decompensated chronic heart failure by T.M. Shibaeva, A.E. Sheina, T.N. Belugina, E.S. Fokina, M.A. Saakyan

Remediation Program with Working Memory and Reading for Students with Learning Difficulties: Elaboration and Pilot Study by Isabella Nicolete Xavier, Simone Aparecida Capellini

“…Background/objectives: A child’s working memory needs to be efficient in order to perform well at school, because its manipulative function needs to work properly in order to compose and decompose words, a skill that is necessary for reading. …”
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Neuroendocrine tumor of the small bowel and carcinoid syndrome: difficulties in diagnosis: a case report by E. O. Rodionov, V. A. Stolyarova, S. V. Miller, D. V. Podolko, S. A. Tuzikov, N. V. Bezgodova, A. A. Mokh, V. A. Markovich, D. S. Miller

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Impact of Slow Deep Breathing Exercises using Incentive Spirometry on Functional Capacity among Patients with Coronary Artery Disease by Zahra Abdulmunem Ahmed, Hussam Abbas Dawood

“…Conclusion Using an innovative spirometer, the study demonstrated the impact of various deep breaths on the functional capacity of patients with CAD. Nearly all patients demonstrated a significant short-term improvement in their functional capacity, and no significant side effects were found. …”
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Functional Neurological Disorders in Children: A Clinical Case Series of 196 Patients in a National Specialist Service by Isabella Conti, Paul Harris, Amin Elmubarak, Joyita Sinha, Benjamin Baig

“…Aims: Functional Neurological Disorders (FND) are common but poorly understood causes of disabling symptoms including limb weakness, seizures, fatigue and memory difficulties. …”
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Is poor coordination of saccades in dyslexics a consequence of reading difficulties? A study case by Elham Ghassemi, Zoë Kapoula

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Applying the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health in establishing a rehabilitation diagnosis for patients with juvenile myoclonic epilepsy by K. V. Petrov, E. Yu. Mozheyko, N. A. Shnayder, M. M. Petrova, E. A. Narodova

“…The International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) is a globally recognized classification for health components and health-related factors, which has been recommended by the World Health Organization for use in medical rehabilitation. …”
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Assessment of Safety and Functional Efficacy of Stem Cell-Based Therapeutic Approaches Using Retinal Degenerative Animal Models by Tai-Chi Lin, Magdalene J. Seiler, Danhong Zhu, Paulo Falabella, David R. Hinton, Dennis O. Clegg, Mark S. Humayun, Biju B. Thomas

“…In vivo experiments conducted in animal models based on replacing photoreceptors and/or RPE cells have shown survival and functionality of the transplanted cells, rescue of the host retina, and improvement of visual function. …”
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